Recovery Coach

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

WestCare Foundation - Barnesville, GA

Full-time

Barnesville, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Recovery Coach is responsible for providing individual and group recovery services to participants diagnosed with substance abuse disorders and/or mental illness. This role involves educating clients about community resources, advocating for their needs, and supporting their recovery journey while embodying the mission and values of WestCare Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Educates and refers clients to community agencies and businesses that address their needs for food, shelter, clothing, employment, and transportation.
• Provides services that promote recovery and resiliency.
• Assists program participants in establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
• Acts as an advocate for program participants to improve access to needed services and treatment.
• Participates in clinical staffing decisions regarding participants' strengths and resource needs.
• Completes documentation of services and submits billing in a timely manner.
• Provides support and supervision to assigned program participants.
• Assists other WestCare staff to promote cooperation and a professional image.
• Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Relevant certification(s) and/or licensure preferred; preference will be given to certified candidates.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three or more years in a similar outside role or another position within WestCare is required.
• Two years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion is required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment is required.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially regarding confidentiality, is required.
• Professional appearance and demeanor are required.
• Cultural/linguistic sensitivity to populations served is required.
• Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is preferred.
• Prior experience using office equipment, including phones, scanners, printers, and fax machines, is highly desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is preferred.
• Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred.